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Red Granite Falls

Ashland County, Wisconsin

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Ashland County, Wisconsin
Access status
State park gravel trail to rapids on the Bad River
The walk
2.5 miles round trip (GoWaterfalling); the DNR describes it as a 2.5-mile trail from Loon Lake to the falls
Ground & access
Wide gravel trail with some ups and downs, then a spur to open rock at the river.
Wisconsin DNR: Hiking at Copper Falls State Park

Red Granite Falls is a set of rapids where the Bad River tumbles over red granite outcrops in the southern part of Copper Falls State Park. After entering the park, take the first left on the road to Loon Lake. The wide gravel Red Granite Falls Trail heads east from Loon Lake through northern hardwoods, slopes down above some wetlands, climbs again and makes a final descent toward the river. Take the lower spur trail to the river’s edge. There are no fences here. Return the same way. Pets are allowed on this trail.

Plan your visit

Loon Lake in Copper Falls State Park, Red Granite Falls Trail east through the woods to a lower spur trail at the Bad River

GoWaterfalling gives a 2.5-mile round trip. The Wisconsin DNR calls it a 2.5-mile trail beginning at Loon Lake and leading to Red Granite Falls.

Wide gravel trail with some ups and downs, then a spur to open rock at the river.

Where to start

Loon Lake area, reached by the first left after entering the park. No specific lot is named.

Timing & water

No season limits are stated.

Before you go

A Wisconsin state park vehicle admission sticker is required. The DNR sells daily and 12-month passes.

Visitor information
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Ashland County, Wisconsin.

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